12-5 Samples and Surveys

Objective

To classify data and analyze samples and surveys

Anya says, “I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there’s something fishy about this survey.”
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In the Solve It, the restaurant manager collected data from the customers of the restaurant. In this lesson, you will learn about ways to collect data.

Essential Understanding When collecting data to solve a problem, you need to make sure that your methods are fair and that you accurately represent the results.

You can collect data using measurements or categories. Quantitative data measure quantities and can be described numerically, such as test scores and ages. Qualitative data name qualities and can be words or numbers, such as sports or ZIP codes.

Types of Data Description Examples
Quantitative Has units and can be measured and numerically compared Age: 13 yr
Weight: 214 g
Time: 23 min
Qualitative Describes a category and cannot be measured or numerically compared Hair color: brown
Attitude: optimistic
ZIP code: 02125

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Table of Contents

Prentice Hall Algebra 1 Chapter 1 Foundations for Algebra Chapter 2 Solving Equations Chapter 3 Solving Inequalities Chapter 4 An Introduction to Functions Chapter 5 Linear Functions Chapter 6 Systems of Equations and Inequalities Chapter 7 Exponents and Exponential Functions Chapter 8 Polynomials and Factoring Chapter 9 Quadratic Functions and Equations Chapter 10 Radical Expressions and Equations Chapter 11 Rational Expressions and Functions Chapter 12 Data Analysis and Probability Skills Handbook Reference Visual Glossary Selected Answers Index Acknowledgments